USA Joliet, IL

Parts Specialist

Time type: full time Posted on: June 15, 2026 Job requisition id: R7351

What we need

As a Parts Specialist, you will partner closely with the Maintenance Manager to ensure seamless parts availability and accurate inventory management. You’ll be responsible for maintaining optimal stock levels, overseeing the end-to-end ordering process, and ensuring all parts are received, tracked, and recorded correctly. This role plays a critical part in minimizing downtime by monitoring inventory usage, ensuring accuracy, and proactively reporting inventory levels and consumption trends.

What we do

The Parts Specialist is part of the Customer Operations organization which is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of Symbotic’s robotic material handling system. The Customer Operations organization drives operational excellence by engaging and partnering with our onsite customers to drive best-in-class quality, safety and system performance.

What you’ll do

Accurately manage inventory which includes cycle counting and make necessary adjustments; update and set minimum and maximum parts levels.
Ensure that the bins and parts are labeled accurately.
Put away parts in their correct location from daily shipments.
Maintaining orders from time of the order request, quote (if applicable), adding orders into CMMS (Maximo)tracking and receiving.
Support the inventory requests for work order corrections
Update and maintain daily and weekly inventory reporting and tracking
Partner with customer at site on inventory requests.
Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need

Associates degree or related experience in parts and maintenance operations required
Minimum 3 years’ experience in supply chain, logistic, or maintenance distribution or manufacturing environment preferred.
The candidate should possess strong organizational skills.
Should work effectively within a team environment and good communications skills
Experience with basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office.
Ability to be self-motivated, adaptable, and able to solve problems.

Our Environment

There will be steep stairs to climb into the structure. You may be required to routinely walk up and down stairs to navigate the automation structure.
You will regularly be near railings that are high off the ground
Subject to environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions but not necessarily temperature changes. Must be capable of working in temperatures ranging from 105° to 32° Fahrenheit
AT times you may be at a construction site with PPE required (hard hat, safety vest, steel toes, eyeglasses, ear protection, fall protection (e.g., safety harness).
Frequent ability to safely and efficiently lift items weighing up to 50lbs and move items weighing up to 80lbs.
Stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours and is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms
The employee is routinely required to work at heights of up to 45 feet and within restrictive areas of 24 inches. Where you may need to be able to stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must be capable of occasional and/or continuous feeling, seeing, hearing, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, pulling, balancing, gripping, climbing, crawling, sitting, handling objects, and repetitive movement using both hands and feet. Must comply with all safety requirements and protocols, including without limitation Lock out tag out safety protocols and fall protection safety protocols.

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The base range for this position in the posted location is $22.60 - $31.21 however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO and/or other benefits.

Parts Specialist